Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, The Islands, British Columbia, Canada (20min to 1hr 30 min from Vancouver. 1 hr from Comox and Vic)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Guest House
Stephenson's Point: Bright, immaculate, fully and beautifully furnished with antiques, leather sofas, and everything you need. This executive guest home backs onto Planta Park with trails to Stephenson's Point, and is within walking distance to both Pipers Lagoon and Neck Point Parks.
Enjoy the sound of the BC Ferries coming in to the harbour and the sea lions barking--You're THAT close! Smell the sea and watch the deer, raccoons, eagles and a host of birds right on your doorstep. At the end of the day relax up to your neck in the master bedroom Soaker tub surrounded by windows with a private view to the park trees or at night lift the blinds and bathe under a million stars.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a possible additional private guest suite (**by request--*extra charge), offers an open floor plan--west coast style with vaulted ceilings, windows to the trees everywhere and a three sided glass wood burning fireplace for winter use. The super spacious oak kitchen is also vaulted and offers an eight foot kitchen island with a breakfast bar. Here's where everyone loves to gather.
One large deck with a gorgeous bird's eye view of Mt. Benson opens from the living room. And another private deck opens off the kitchen and master bedroom through French doors to a super natural trail through Planta Park to the beach of Stephenson's Point. Catch the scent of the sea and watch the deer, raccoons, eagles and a host of birds right from your doorstep. Seriously. ! Fresh concord grapes, peaches and figs grow right on the property for the late summer harvest and wild blackberries abound in the area.
We offer Wireless internet,full cable TV, DVD, Video, off-road parking, shared laundry and private tours by arrangement.
Suits quiet professional couple, N/S, N/P. Damage deposit. Will consider short term, MONTHLY RENTAL, or long term, MONTHLY RENTAL. New return to market.
Guest rental and booking agreement*
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Unjetted Soaker Tub.
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : By request.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : Balcony facing Mt. Benson. Balcony facing Stephenson's Point through Planta Park.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Ocean Glimpse!! Ocean Smell. Ocean Sound. Ocean Glimpse.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Check with Host
- No Pets Allowed : Check with Host
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
$2520/month Monthy rental. $900/week when available
All you bring is your clothes!
Long term 1-12 months:
Private tours by arrangement.
Serving you is our pleasure.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Pictured here at the Royal Victoria Marathon, Inga is an avid active outdoors person. She loves recreational running, cycling, kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing and playing tennis. Anything outdoors.
Inga also loves to travel and meet the people of the world and learn about their cultures and languages. She loves all animals--but especially "Elskin" a particular lynx point Siamese kitten.
Inga spent her early years in the health care field and raising family. And later in tourism, hospitality and international education.
Today, in a wonderful addition to this rewarding mix, she looks forward to meeting YOU. And sharing her enthusiasm for this beautiful Country, Province, Island, for Nanaimo, and for Stephenson's Point.
Is it Super Natural? YOU BET!
Why the Owner Chose Nanaimo
Inga landed here when her parents retired and her family relocated from Brrrr....WAY Northern Manitoba.....from a place NO ONE'S ever heard of. Trust me. ! Very blessed indeed she was to "land here", and grow up with Pipers Lagoon virtually in the back yard....riding horses on the Spit, picking oysters for the fry pan and wild blackberries for the pie shell...Sea Shells? Trees? Fruit? Flowers? Paradise. !! Good call Dad.
As a kid at Pipers, it was not uncommon to see the transient Killer Whales blowing by on their way through to feed and hang at Johnson's Bite, further up the Georgia Strait. The Pacific Biological Station, one of only a few of it's kind in the world, and located right at the end of the street would and still does, send out research zodiac's for the identification and study of the whale pods. The Scientist KNOW these whales. !
And in the old days--the first full moon in October? The Smelt would come in like clockwork to spawn right on the beaches. There was always lots to see. One amazing year, the herring spawned right in the flowing tide and right into the lagoon, scooped in hand nets right from the rocks....and only the kids knew. SO exciting. !!!
And so bit later.....with her own family, it just seemed a dream come true to design and build a family home nearby. And it was. And this became Stephenson's Point Guesthouse, just around the corner from the Lagoon--Pipers Lagoon, and Shack Island--another story.... Pretty special.
Because of it's Super Natural beauty, temperate Coastal climate, and central location on the Island (Gateway to the Pacific)....Nanaimo attracts millions of tourists annually--both national and international visitors. Nanaimo is also is a favorite destination for Canadians to retire--Nicknamed...."California of the North".
The Unique Benefits of this House
This area, and this property offer the epitome of SUPER NATURAL BRITISH COLUMBIA. And true WEST COAST LIVING. Beautiful. Natural. And Very West Coast. You will Love it here. !! And you are Welcome. !
Just now, this September while the Sockeye are arriving in record numbers in the Fraser River? Millions. The Pink Salmon are spawning right here by the thousands in the down town Nanaimo Millstone River estuary.
The river from this place curls into beautiful Bowen Park and through the lush East Wellington Valley along the base of Mount Benson. And this wonder is on display along the seawall right here downtown in Nanaimo--the Fishers in hip waders and from the rocks are lining the shores the last weeks pulling in fresh catch. !! Amazing!!!
PS. And if you come? Ask about the Northern Light show--from the Bluffs off the Spit.... in August....
Property Photos
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